She watches him
sympathetically as he eats. Presently he looks up at her,
then around, and points toward door. He questions her. She
shakes head negatively, looking at him steadily.
_Leader--_
"THE MEN ARE ALL AWAY. FATHER'S GONE TO GET ICE FOR MY SICK
SISTER"
Back to scene.
Jess watches him closely as she speaks. He shows only look
of relief. He questions her again. She points to door
leading to bedroom. He looks toward door and she crosses to
it, pushing it softly open. She turns and signs for him to
look inside. She herself stands in doorway as he passes her
and goes into room.
9--Bedroom, same as 4--
Steve moves past Jess into room, crossing to bedside.
Genuine sympathy in his expression as he looks at child and
notes her fevered condition. He places hand on child's
forehead and shakes his head. Looks toward Jess, standing in
doorway, then goes out following her back into--
10--Kitchen, same as 8--
He sits down on chair; evidently he is greatly touched by
the child's condition and Jess's helplessness. Suddenly he
springs up excitedly and turns to Jess, speaking rapidly.
_Leader--_
"THERE'S ICE NEARER THAN PINEDALE. WITH A SPARE HORSE, I'LL
GET YOU PLENTY INSIDE OF AN HOUR"
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